Part-time Study
Business Administration
Program Overview
The master of business administration (MBA) degree program provides students with the capabilities for strategic and critical thinking needed for effective leadership in a global economy where creative management of both people and technology is vital.The curriculum begins with a solid, mainstream grounding in the functional areas of business and combines that foundation with the flexibility that allows students to specialize in one or two areas of expertise. In the classroom, students learn the latest theories and concepts, and how they can be immediately applied to solve problems in the workplace.
The program is available full-time and part-time in the evening.
Curriculum Review
Concentration options: Engineering Management, Environmentally Sustainable Management, Health Systems Administration, Human Resource Management, and Information Technology. Please see the graduate advisor before registering for courses in these concentrations as they are offered by departments outside the College of Business.
Career Outcomes
Job TitlesSenior Financial Analyst, IS Manager, Project Manager, Quality Supervisor, Senior Accountant, Risk Analyst, Business Analyst
Functions
Financial and budget analysis, auditing, financial planning, investment and securities, market research, information systems management, project planning and technical specialist
Recent Employers
Xerox, Merck & Company Inc., First Empire/M&T Bank, Coopers & Lybrand, Deloitte & Touche, Eastman Kodak Co.
Admission Requirements
Applications are accepted for all four academic quarters. Most full-time students begin their program of study in the fall. Prerequisites for admission include a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution and a working knowledge of algebra and statistics. All entering students are required to successfully complete math review courses in algebra and statistics during their first quarter of study. This requirement is waived for students who pass a math diagnostic exam administered during orientation.
MBA-accounting students must begin studies in the fall quarter. Any exceptions must obtain the approval of a graduate adviser.
All full-time students are required to complete Professional Skills Seminar I and II (0102-070, 071). These noncredit courses give students the skills to successfully complete their graduate degree and prepare them to obtain a job or co-op position.
Completed applications for admission should be on file in the Office of Graduate Enrollment Services four weeks prior to registration for the upcoming academic quarter for students from the United States, and up to 10 weeks for students applying for student visas. Transcripts from all previous undergraduate and graduate work, a Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) score OR Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score, relevant professional experience, a personal statement, and resume are evaluated by the Graduate Admissions Committee. International applicants must submit the results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum score of 580 (paper-based), 237 (computer-based), or 92 (Internet-based) as part of the application. The TOEFL requirement is waived for native speakers of English and for those submitting transcripts and diplomas from American institutions.
Accepted students can defer enrollment for up to one year. After one year, a new application must be submitted and will be evaluated on then-current admission standards.
Nonmatriculated status
Students with strong undergraduate records are permitted to take two graduate courses on a non-matriculated basis. To become a matriculated student and admitted formally to the MBA program, the regular admissions process should be followed. Graduate credits earned while a non-matriculated student may be applied to the student’s degree program.